Clerks to the Trust
Variable hours – Grade 7 Scale Point 23 – £21.39 per hour
We are looking to appoint a Clerk (variable hours) to work within our clerking team.
About the school:
The team, managed by the Operations Manager, delivers a clerking service for the Board of Directors of the Twyford Church of England Trust, and the Governing Bodies of Twyford CofE High School (Acton), William Perkin CofE High School (Greenford), Ada Lovelace CofE High School (Ealing) and Ealing Fields CofE High School (Ealing).
About you:
Proactive, approachable, calm and professional. S/he will have excellent communication skills and a high level of personal organisation. The post-holder will need to flexible in their approach to working hours and have commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust.
The new post-holder should be able to work flexible hours as the role involves attending evening meetings. The team cover approximately 12 meetings per year at each of the Trust schools. These are always held in term time and are normally on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening; there could be more than one evening meeting a week.
The role would suit someone who is already a Clerk looking for additional hours or someone who is good at speed typing and typing minutes.
Tasks include preparation of paperwork for, and taking minutes at, Governing Body or sub-committee meetings (all are evening meetings), and support for Admissions Appeals and Exclusions processes. It is essential that the new post-holder has a typing speed of 50 wpm and has had secretarial experience. It is also desirable that she/he has experience of clerking committees, however other relevant experience will be considered. Applicants should have well developed administrative skills, initiative and personal efficiency. Training in specific school procedures will be given. The new post-holder must be able to work professionally under pressure to meet deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the Trust.
The role is based within the Trust Operations team at Twyford CofE High School though there is a requirement to work at all Trust schools, including for evening meetings.
We offer:
* Excellent working relationships at all levels
* On-the-job learning and development opportunities
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
How to apply:
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website
https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx . The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by Midnight Sunday 2 November 2025
Interview date: Thursday 6 November 2025